what monitor?

[Jerhart]

....I would recommend searching around for some Sand Monitors (Varanus flavirufus).

...these animals need plenty of room to burrow as they dig the most of any monitor I know of...Savs do not require a deep medium to burrow in...makes cleaning of cages all the much more easier too!


Camb how much are you looking to spend on the monitor if I may ask? The sand monitor are not that common and tend to be a bit on the pricey side.

[camb]

im looking to spend about $50-$150. regardlessof which is a better pet monitor ive been doing some research and i think im gonna go with a sav, and any i have a while to decide.

[qiksilver]

camb, I would seriously listen to Daniel. Some of the other info being given is incorrect.

[Jerhart]

Good Luck! Make sure you post pics once you get the lil bugger!

[Jerhart]

camb, I would seriously listen to Daniel. Some of the other info being given is incorrect.

[daniel1983]

Savs do not require a deep medium to burrow in

Where are you getting all of this information from?

[Jerhart]

Where are you getting all of this information from?

what are you doing recomending a flavirufus as a FIRST monitor? since you asked tho...a friend of mine breeds argus (Camb PM me and I can give you his contact info) although not flavirufus, he knows on the species and we have spoken about them. flavirufus are a small to medium size monitor that require room to burrow as they burrow to escape the heat of the day. Also, goodluck at finding one for under $150.

Yes you have to know when to say enough is enough when feeding savs because they will eat you out of the house....the flavirufus also requires a lot of food for how active they are. They like the argus, will also eat you out of the house if you are familiar with Argus.

He has listed in his signature, a cornsnake, Ball Python, Leo Gecko, Argentina BW tegu, and a RES....

....why would you recommend a flavirufus? I would personally direct him towards an acantharus before an flavirufus for someone who is looking to get into monitors...

...Camb said he was researching the animals above, I am sure he will choose what suits him best.

[daniel1983]

what are you doing recomending a flavirufus as a FIRST monitor?.

What are you doing recommending an Argus? No difference.

since you asked tho...a friend of mine breeds argus (Camb PM me and I can give you his contact info) although not flavirufus, he knows on the species and we have spoken about them. flavirufus are a small to medium size monitor that require room to burrow as they burrow to escape the heat of the day. Also, goodluck at finding one for under $150.

Good for your friend. Argus and flavis are very similar. Both are medium sized monitors that require room to burrow....but then again so do Savs. The only difference is that v. favirufus will cost between $1200-$1500 per animal....so what? I didn't know the guy was looking for a cheap animal.

Yes you have to know when to say enough is enough when feeding savs because they will eat you out of the house....the flavirufus also requires a lot of food for how active they are. They like the argus, will also eat you out of the house if you are familiar with Argus.

Yes they all eat alot and those costs will add up quick. Never said otherwise.

....why would you recommend a flavirufus? I would personally direct him towards an acantharus before an flavirufus for someone who is looking to get into monitors....

Why would you recommend a sav? I included acanthurus in my recommendation....but then again it was just a recommendation....thats all.

...Camb said he was researching the animals above, I am sure he will choose what suits him best.

You said that savs need less space and less burrowing medium than others of species. I don't agree with those statements....

anyways....the guy is getting a sav.....guess that is the end of it

[allergenic]

To the OP, instead of asking others what monitor you should get, why not do a lot more research on the monitors you are interested in until you find a species that fits into your own requirements?

[CoolioTiffany]

Personally, I like Savannah monitors. My sister used to own one, and I really did like it (although I'm not too interested in lizards). Though, keep in mind that sometimes Savs don't like to be held, so regular handling sessions should be on a daily schedule so you have a docile Sav. You wouldn't want a large, aggressive Sav.